Royal Gazette

The House of Assembly today approved the Bermuda Affordable Housing Strategy 2025-35 after a four-hour debate
Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, reminded the House: “Behind ever…

The Government is undertaking exploratory work to determine whether a digital identity framework “could provide meaningful benefits for Bermuda”, the Minister of Economy and Labour said.
Jason Hayward…

A professional services firm is to assess cutting the cost of living and business in Bermuda towards a proposed Competition Act.
MPs heard that Deloitte had been appointed to crunch the numbers and re…

The legitimacy of a surge in sign-ups for the Progressive Labour Party during its present leadership campaign has been questioned in the Supreme Court.
Mark Pettingill gave his submissions for the def…

The Opposition has called for clarity on whether the Government would put the question of Bermuda’s move from associate full membership in the Caribbean Community to the public.
David Burt, the Premie…

Figures released by the Government have revealed rises in tourism and cash spent by visitors along with the most popular fishing catch in recent years.
The thirteenth Environmental Statistics Compendi…

The island has welcomed a special guest as St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in Warwick commemorates its 400th anniversary.
The Most Reverend Philip Wright, Archbishop of the Province of the West Ind…

The island has broken from “record” deficits and economic decline to “an economy that is growing, stronger public finances, increased investment in Bermuda and greater capacity to meet the needs of ou…

A charity encouraged residents to build on momentum and help to reach a $50,000 fundraising target in support of mental wellness initiatives in Bermuda.
The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation called on …

An education authority must be “built to survive” political change as it seeks to provide stronger governance and clearer accountability in the public school system, the Minister of Education told Par…

A parenting workshop and a day of awareness and fundraising for the Women’s Resource Centre are being offered as the island joins the global recognition of October as Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.
T…

Students at Bermuda College can now complete the first year of an electrical engineering pathway on the island.
The move paves the way for them transferring directly into year two of a degree at Dalho…

A 47-year-old Paget man has been banned from the roads and fined for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Randy Dial admitted to the offence, which took place on June 14, in Magistrates’ Court this…

Housing the Department of Workforce Development at the Bermuda College campus in Paget will “connect the classroom to the workplace”, the institution’s head said today.
David Sam, president of the col…

Seniors who attended an inaugural event marking the International Day of Older Persons said it was a good forum to gain important information and network with service providers.
Seniors Expo 2026 toda…

A legal dispute over Progressive Labour Party membership that could determine the future of the party’s leadership returned to the Supreme Court today for legal arguments.
Addressing a courtroom full …

A former government senator was convicted this afternoon for causing the death of a football star.
A Supreme Court unanimously jury found Curtis Richardson guilty of causing the death of Marco Warren …

A series of road closures will affect travel in Paget on Sunday morning as the annual PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run takes place.
Between 8.45am and 10.45am, road closures will follow the event from Berry H…

A lawyer and prominent charity head has been appointed chairman of the Consumer Affairs Board.
Aaron Crichlow, a founder of Bermuda Is Love, took the position effective September 11, the Ministry of H…

The British Foreign Office has reaffirmed its commitment to defending the Overseas Territories, describing them as “part of the homeland” in a new policy paper developed with the help of the Bermuda G…

Women across Bermuda were urged to prioritise their breast health as Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins today.
Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among females on the island, a…

As the Progressive Labour Party membership controversy continues to boil over into the public arena, there has been more focus on the internal workings of the ruling party than on who is actually best…

A charity said it intends to build on a pilot project that enabled seniors and schoolchildren to share “memories, interests and humour”.
Age Concern reported on its GrandFriends Pen Pal programme and …

Raised in Pembroke within a politically vibrant, working-class family, economy and labour minister Jason Hayward believes the values that led him to serve and that shaped his approach to leadership we…

A “Somerset boy” from humble beginnings, Curtis Dickinson credits a life grounded in community for setting him on the path to success in the corporate world and also for the firm principles upon which…

A schedule of events starting on Saturday will bring together the Bermuda Police Service and members of the public, while former officers who have recently passed away will also be honoured.
Marking t…

Jurors today heard the final arguments in a death by careless driving case, as the trial of former senator Curtis Richardson came to a close.
Carrington Mahoney, for the Crown, argued that all evidenc…

A Hamilton ophthalmology practice is offering a free vision screening clinic next Thursday in recognition of World Sight Day.
Led by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, World Sig…

A month of cultural and artistic celebration is returning courtesy of the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The annual Art Month, launched in 2023, opens tomorrow with Art in Motion at City Hall in Hamilton …

A conference exploring the American Revolution through a broader Atlantic lens will take place next month.
The National Museum of Bermuda, in partnership with Atlantic World Connections, will host Bey…

Work has started on a temporary mini-roundabout to support the construction of a new crossing linking St David’s and St George’s, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said today.
Paving, road …

Safely charging devices is the focus of Fire Safety Awareness Week, which runs from October 5 to 9.
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service is teaming up with the US National Fire Protection Association t…

A meteorological company has forecast that 2026 could potentially become the first year without a hurricane in more than a century
AccuWeather said in a statement that strengthening “super El Niño con…

The Progressive Labour Party has said that Curtis Dickinson has been “unwilling to engage in meaningful dialogue” as a dispute over membership changes continues.
In a statement issued tonight, the par…

The approach of influenza season has prompted an annual vaccination drive to protect against the virus and reduce the risk of serious illness and complications.
The Ministry of Health will offer the f…

The Ministry of Justice has dismissed a media report that the water supply at Westgate prison was only partially restored after recent challenges.
A spokesman said: “The Department of Corrections can …

The Ministry of Health is aiming to update Bermuda’s childcare standards and is urging the public to provide feedback.
A six-week public consultation period will launch on October 1 with parents, chil…

A high-school student was said to be in hospital after a daylight attack.
Details are limited at this time, but witnesses in Hamilton reported seeing a boy in carried out of Mr Chicken’s Queen Street …

A drink driver confessed to police that he had polished off a bottle of brandy on the night he was stopped.
Julius Tuzon, 25, was caught by officers as he drove a car very slowly out of Hamilton on Cr…

Work to assess the condition of Sessions House has begun in advance of plans to restore the historical building.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment said furniture and equipment has been remo…

Legal advice over a disputed surge in Progressive Labour Party membership, shared last month with members of the party executive, was ignored, a party leadership challenger has claimed.
Curtis Dickins…

The Bermuda Trade Union Congress has called on the Government to fully cover health insurance premiums to address the high cost of living.
Chris Furbert, BTUC second vice-president and president of th…

Bermuda has returned from the world’s biggest team chess event with new international title achievements and a series of strong performances across both national teams.
The two-week 46th FIDE Chess Ol…

An Opposition MP has called on the Government to explain how it was “unaware” of a high-profile congressional inquiry into institutions in the United States where it has sent vulnerable Bermudian chil…

Further details of payments made by the Government in connection with a cyberattack in 2023 are to be pursued by the Public Accounts Committee.
A report in July revealed a payment of $4.4 million out …

Somersfield Academy is working to develop an artificial intelligence policy while exploring its potential benefits and risks in an educational setting.
The school is working with Eblana Learning, a US…

An expanded schedule of free classes designed to support jobseekers, employees and employers across Bermuda has been announced by the Department of Workforce Development.
In addition to established se…

A cadre of young Bermudians stepped up to make a difference in Georgetown, Guyana as part of an overseas service initiative organised by the Violence Reduction Team.
The Ministry of National Security …